Cristina M Caperchione

Biographic Data

ID4118173
NAMECristina M Caperchione
GIVEN NAMESCristina M
FAMILY NAMECaperchione
SIGNATURECAPERCHIONE C M
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Technology Sydney
ORCID0000-0003-2290-5946
VERIFIEDYes
TOTAL WORKS22
TOTAL CITATIONS3
WORKS AS AUTHOR22
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2006
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX1

  • Participant perceptions of HAT TRICKTM Cricket

    Open AccessNico Schulenkorf, Sinan Koparan et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2026

    Individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds frequently experience complex health barriers arising from migration related factors and cultural differences within their new communities. Men with South Asian backgrounds in Australia represent a group particularly affected by these intersecting factors in addition to gender-related influences. In response, HAT TRICKTM Cricket, a culturally adapted health promotion interv…

  • Drawing strength

    Open AccessMadeleine English, Karla J Canuto et al.ARTICLEQualitative Research in Sport and…2026

    This study explored changes in understanding and self-perception among participants involved in the Tidda Talk programme (i.e. a culturally tailored physical activity and psychosocial education intervention for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women), focusing on its influence on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and health beliefs. Due to its cultural alignment, the arts-based research method of body mapping was used to e…

  • Developing a co-designed, culturally responsive physical activity program for Pasifika communities in Western Sydney, Australia

    Open AccessOscar Lederman, Amanda Moors-Mailei et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2025

    Pasifika communities in Western Sydney experience significant health disparities, particularly related to chronic diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and diabetes. Physical activity is known to improve both physical and mental health, yet access to culturally responsive physical activity programs for Pasifika communities is limited. This study leveraged expertise from an Advisory Committee to adopt community-based participatory research (C…

  • Designing Gender-Responsive Health Promotion Programs for Men

    Open AccessPaul Sharp, Caitlin Sankey et al.ARTICLEHealth Education & Behavior2025

    Over the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on tailoring men’s health promotion programs. To optimize outcomes, participatory action research that involves and elicits feedback from end-users has been highlighted as important to creating gender-responsive interventions. In this scoping review, we examine (a) how participatory action research has been used to design health promotion interventions for men and (b) what constitutes a g…

  • Working with men – perspectives on men’s health education and behaviour

    Open AccessCristina M Caperchione, Paul SharpARTICLEHealth Education Journal2025

  • Men’s Preferences for Language and Communication in Mental Health Promotion

    Paul Sharp, John L Oliffe et al.ARTICLEBehavioral Medicine2024

    Tailored language and communication strategies underpin men's engagement with public health initiatives. The aim of this study was to explore men's preferences for language and communication in mental health promotion and provide recommendations for current and future programs. A sequential mixed-methods design was used including five focus groups and 21 individual interviews with 64 men. Interpretive description was used to inductively derive th…

  • Co-designing a health promotion program for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls

    Open AccessMadeleine English, Karla J Canuto et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2023

    Despite progression in the ethical and methodological conduct of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research, disparities still pervade, indicating limitations in knowledge translation. One identified gap is a lack of documented experiences detailing how ethical guidelines may be practically applied. This paper aims to (i) describe the research processes involved in co-designing a physical activity and psychosocial health program for Ab…

  • Connecting Australian Masculinities and Culture to Mental Health

    Open AccessPaul Sharp, John L Oliffe et al.ARTICLEMen and Masculinities2023Cited by: 1References: 38

    Masculinities and culture are intertwined and have significant implications for men's mental health. This study aimed to explore influences of Australian masculinities and culture on men's mental health. Five focus groups were conducted with men ( N = 43) living in New South Wales, Australia. Three overarching themes were identified: (1) a history of strength and self-reliance: taketh as we are, she'll be right, (2) social and geographical divide…

  • A family-based approach examining perceptions of an Australian TRYathlon series on children’s health and development

    Open AccessCristina M Caperchione, Madeleine English et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2022

    Regular physical activity supports children’s physical and psychological health and wellbeing, and provides opportunities to build social and emotional skills such as resilience, confidence, and self-efficacy. Research has demonstrated that mass participant sporting events can serve as important social and environmental correlates of physical activity. This study sought to explore parents and children’s perceived motivations and perspectives of p…

  • Men’s Physical Activity and Sleep Following a Workplace Health Intervention

    Open AccessCherisse L Seaton, Joan L Bottorff et al.ARTICLEAmerican Journal of Men s Health2021

    The workplace provides an important delivery point for health promotion, yet many programs fail to engage men. A gender-sensitive 8-week team challenge-based intervention targeting increased physical activity was delivered at a petrochemical worksite. The purpose of this study was to examine men’s pre–post physical activity and sleep following the intervention, as well as to explore program acceptability and gather men’s recommendations for healt…

  • Changes in Sitting Time, Screen Exposure and Physical Activity during Covid-19 Lockdown in South American Adults

    Open AccessKabir P Sadarangani, Gabriela Fernanda De Roia et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2021

    The worldwide prevalence of insufficient physical activity (PA) and prolonged sedentary behavior (SB) were high before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Measures that were taken by governments (such as home confinement) to control the spread of COVID-19 may have affected levels of PA and SB. This cross-sectional study among South American adults during the first months of COVID-19 aims to (i) compare sitting time (ST), screen exposure, moderat…

  • A qualitative exploration of perspectives of physical activity and sedentary behaviour among Indian migrants in Melbourne, Australia

    Open AccessSiona Fernandes, Cristina M Caperchione et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    Cultural background is important in shaping the perspectives of PA and SB among Indian migrants in Australia. Practitioners and researchers should consider the varying perspectives of PA to communicate and promote PA among migrant populations more effectively

  • Validity and responsiveness to change of the Active Australia Survey according to gender, age, BMI, education, and physical activity level and awareness

    Open AccessCorneel Vandelanotte, M J Duncan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2019

    World Health Organisation Universal Trial Number: U111-1119-1755. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12611000157976 . Registration date: 8 March 2011

  • Evaluating the feasibility of a gender-sensitized smoking cessation program for fathers

    Joan L Bottorff, John L Oliffe et al.ARTICLEPsychology of Men & Masculinity2018

    © 2019 American Psychological Association. Dads in Gear (DIG) is a novel 8-week, gender-sensitized smoking cessation program targeting fathers. The purpose of this study was to use the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework to evaluate the DIG program. Using a prospective, noncomparative design, DIG was implemented in 5 communities by trained male facilitators. Data were collected using (a) records from…

  • Examining an Australian physical activity and nutrition intervention using RE-AIM

    Open AccessCristina M Caperchione, M J Duncan et al.ARTICLEHealth Promotion International2016

    Translating evidence-based interventions into community practice is vital to health promotion. This study used the RE-AIM framework to evaluate the larger dissemination of the ManUp intervention, an intervention which utilized interactive web-based technologies to improve the physical activity and nutrition behaviors of residents in Central Queensland, Australia. Data were collected for each RE-AIM measure (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Impleme…

  • Validity of the Stages of Change in Steps instrument (SoC-Step) for achieving the physical activity goal of 10,000 steps per day

    Open AccessRichard R Rosenkranz, M J Duncan et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2015

    Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry reference: ACTRN12611000157976 World Health Organization Universal Trial Number: U111-1119-1755

  • Walk 2.0 - Using Web 2.0 applications to promote health-related physical activity

    Open AccessGregory S Kolt, Richard R Rosenkranz et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2013

    Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12611000157976

  • Effectiveness of a website and mobile phone based physical activity and nutrition intervention for middle-aged males

    Open AccessM J Duncan, Corneel Vandelanotte et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2012

    ACTRN12611000081910

  • Temporal trends in and relationships between screen time, physical activity, overweight and obesity

    Open AccessM J Duncan, Corneel Vandelanotte et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2012

    Results provide evidence that while the prevalence of S-MVPA appears to be modestly increasing, the proportion of the population engaging in HST and classified as overweight or obese are increasing at approximately the same rate. These observations highlight the need to increase levels of total physical activity (including light intensity physical activity) and decrease sedentary behavior including screen time

  • Physical activity behaviours of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (Cald) women living in Australia

    Open AccessCristina M Caperchione, Gregory S Kolt et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2011

    This study demonstrates that attitudes and understandings of health and wellbeing are complex, and have a strong socio-cultural influence. The findings of the present study can be used not only to inform further health promotion initiatives, but also as a platform for further research with consumers of these services and with those who deliver such services

  • Geographic location, physical activity and perceptions of the environment in Queensland adults

    Open AccessM J Duncan, W Kerry Mummery et al.ARTICLEHealth & Place2008Cited by: 2References: 1

  • A comparison of health behaviours in lonely and non-lonely populations

    William Lauder, Kerry Mummery et al.ARTICLEPsychology, Health & Medicine2006

    Loneliness can be defined as perceived social isolation and appears to be a relatively common experience in adults. It carries a significant health risk and has been associated with heart disease, depression and poor recovery after coronary heart surgery. The mechanisms that link loneliness and morbidity are unclear but one of the mechanisms may be through poor health beliefs and behaviours. The aims of this cross-sectional survey of 1289 adults …